kən.ˈtrōlə(r), ˈkäm(p)ˌt-, käm(p)ˈt-, ˈkän.ˌt-, kän.ˈt- noun
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Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by Middle French compte account, count) of conterroller controller — more at controller , count
1. : a controller especially of accounts or finances
2. : a public officer whose duty it is to supervise accounts and determine the propriety of expenditures
Army Comptroller in the office of the chief of staff at Washington — Current Biography